Originally: meaning, definitions and examples

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originally

[ əˈrɪdʒɪnəli ]

^{Context #1}

in the beginning

At the start or at an earlier time; before other things happened or before things changed.

Synonyms

at first, initially, initially

Examples of usage

He originally trained as a lawyer before switching to a career in journalism.
She originally came from Italy before moving to the United States.
We had originally planned to go camping, but the weather forecast changed our minds.

^{Context #2}

existing or functioning in its first form; unchanged

Existing or functioning in its first form; not changed or modified.

Synonyms

first, initial, primary

Examples of usage

The painting was originally created in the 17th century.
This building was originally a factory before it was converted into a museum.
The song was originally written in French and later translated into English.

Translations

Translations of the word "originally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 originalmente

🇮🇳 मूल रूप से

🇩🇪 ursprünglich

🇮🇩 aslinya

🇺🇦 спочатку

🇵🇱 pierwotnie

🇯🇵 元々

🇫🇷 à l'origine

🇪🇸 originalmente

🇹🇷 aslında

🇰🇷 원래

🇸🇦 في الأصل

🇨🇿 původně

🇸🇰 pôvodne

🇨🇳 最初

🇸🇮 prvotno

🇮🇸 upphaflega

🇰🇿 бастапқыда

🇬🇪 თავდაპირველად

🇦🇿 əslində

🇲🇽 originalmente

Word origin

The word 'originally' comes from the late Middle English word 'origynally', which is derived from the Old French word 'original'. The term 'originally' has been used to describe something that is present or existing from the beginning or the source of something. Over time, the word has retained its original meaning and is commonly used in both spoken and written English.